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  6. Bagatelle Castle in the Finistère

 Bagatelle Castle in the Finistère à Saint-Martin-des-Champs dans le Finistère

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château
Finistère

Bagatelle Castle in the Finistère

    Château de Bagatelle
    29600 Saint-Martin-des-Champs
Photo de Bagatelle Castle in the Finistère
Crédit photo : Auriane - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1800
1900
2000
1754
First written entry
1772
Construction of the chapel
1866
Purchased by Edmond Puyo
20 septembre 1946
Registration for Historic Monuments
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Heritage classified

Facades and roofs; input grid; French garden; Park C 97, 98, 100, 101): registration by order of 20 September 1946

Key figures

Pierre de Jollivet - Lord of Isles First owner mentioned in 1754.
Thomas-Charles de Morant - Marquis de Morant Initial constructor of the Carman mansion.
Edmond Puyo - Mayor of Morlaix and merchant Owner in 1866, local archaeologist.
Constant Puyo - Photographer Son of Edmond Puyo, heir to the castle.
André Le Nôtre - Landscape Inspiration of the French garden.

Origin and history

Bagatelle Castle, located in Saint-Martin-des-Champs in Finistère, has its origins in the 18th century. Originally, it was probably a hunting event for the Princes of Leo. The mansion, Louis XV style, was first named "Carman mansion" before becoming "Bagatelle". His first written mention dates from 1754, when he belonged to Pierre de Jollivet, lord of Isles. The building is distinguished by an octagonal central body and two rectangular pavilions, typical of the architecture of the period.

The castle has marked architectural features: Louis XV interior windows and woodwork, as well as a French garden in front of its western façade, inspired by plans by André Le Nôtre. In 1772, a chapel dedicated to Saint Anne was erected in granite on Callot Island. The estate changed hands several times, notably between Michel Behic, then Edmond Puyo, Mayor of Morlaix and President of the Local Archaeological Society, and finally his son Constant Puyo, renowned photographer.

Bagatelle Castle was listed as a historic monument on September 20, 1946, recognizing its heritage value. Protected features include facades, roofs, entrance grill, French garden and park. This monument illustrates the architectural and landscape heritage of Breton from the 18th century, mixing local history and aristocratic influence.

External links

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